DISABLED AMERICAN VETER. v. SEC., VETERANS AFFAIRS

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald L. Smith, Disabled American Veterans, of Washington, DC, argued for petitioner Disabled American Veterans. With him on the brief was Donald E. Purcell.

Ana Holmes, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, of Washington, DC, argued for petitioners The American Legion and The National Veterans Legal Services Program. On the brief was Jeffrey E. McFadden. Of counsel on the brief was Barton F. Stichman, National Veterans Legal Services Program, of Washington, DC.

Martin F. Hockey, Jr., Senior Trial Counsel, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent. With him on the brief were Peter D. Keisler, Assistant Attorney General and David M. Cohen, Director. Of counsel were Mark A. Melnick, Assistant Director, and Cristina C. Ashworth, Attorney. Of counsel on the brief were Michael J. Timiniski, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Martin J. Sendek, Staff Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before MICHEL, Chief Judge, MAYER and DYK, Circuit Judges.